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You've been here long enough to know the answer to that. If you are wanting to test so bad then do the test. You've got 11 more weeks before you can test and get a conclusive test which will be negative. Why? Because you withdrew when you heard it break. So after 11 weeks come back and give us your negative results. We don't want you to come back and tell us how worried with anxiety or stressed out you are waiting. See you in 11 weeks or so.

You are correct. It is NOT ars. Probably whatever you had for dinner or lunch.

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LIFE is not a race to the grave with the intention of arriving safelyin a pretty and well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in broadside,thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--WOW! WHAT ARIDE!!!

I went for a test today just for peace of mind and as u predicted it was negative. The S/Co value was 0.53 and they told me that since it is less than 1, then it is considered negative. My question is, since this test looks for antibodies, why would the value not be zero if no antibodies are found. I mean this value is always fluctuating, but shouldnt it be constant all the time if no antibodies are present?

So did the test prove that I have no antibodies, or did the 0.53 value mean that I am in the process of producing antibodies but they are not at the detectable level yet for them to say that I am HIV positive?

So did the test prove that I have no antibodies, or did the 0.53 value mean that I am in the process of producing antibodies but they are not at the detectable level yet for them to say that I am HIV positive?

If I have no antibodies, how come the test gave this high value? I have tested several times before and the value was always between 0.2 - 0.29. Could it be that my body has started prooducing antibodies and these were caught by the test but their number is still low and that is why the test didnt come out completely positive ??

Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusive negative result or no-risk situation, will be subject to a four week Time Out (a temporary ban from the Forums). The purpose of a Time Out is to encourage you to seek the face-to-face help we cannot provide on this forum.

It should be US telling you (which we have been and continue to do) to take it easy and not get all worked up. But you keep coming back with irrational fears which is common around here and its what we do. But please DO try to put this behind you, you are negative!

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LIFE is not a race to the grave with the intention of arriving safelyin a pretty and well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in broadside,thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--WOW! WHAT ARIDE!!!

Hiv is a very fragile virus. there is very low risk that brushing your teeth would get it into your bloodstream. Besides that the fluoride in the toothpaste would kill the virus. but it would probably ease your worries to go get tested while you are there take the time to learn about transmission risks. BTW brushing your teeth should not cause your gums to bleed go to the dentist and see whats up with that.

Donin, as we know nothing about you I would say its not overly helpful when you post in the Am I forums.

This is a NO RISK situation not a low risk. YOU HEAR THAT ALMOST!?? It is a NO RISK. You had no risk for HIV in this situation. Please seek the help of a mental health professional if your anxiety continues.

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LIFE is not a race to the grave with the intention of arriving safelyin a pretty and well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in broadside,thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--WOW! WHAT ARIDE!!!

Donin, you're brand new to this site. Please don't take it upon yourself to start answering questions in this section. Those who are answering people's questions are members who have been around for a while and whom we know.

The kind of response you gave is likely to further stir the anxiety level of an obsessive person.